
Volvo S40
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,798 cc
C8 RFYMOT history
C8 RFY is a silver petrol Volvo S40 first used on 14 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 101,850 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 101,850 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,467 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 RFY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- S40
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 14 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C8 RFY was last recorded at 101,850 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 101,803 miles · 14 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 47 miles
- Average per year
- 5,467 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 101,850 miles
- 2025 – 93,888 miles
- 2024 – 84,988 miles
- 2023 – 75,652 miles
- 2022 – 66,669 miles
- 2021 – 59,568 miles
- 2019 – 48,563 miles
- 2018 – 42,758 miles
- 2016 – 29,451 miles
- 2015 – 23,401 miles
- 2014 – 21,607 miles
- 2013 – 19,088 miles
- 2012 – 16,719 miles
- 2011 – 14,291 miles
- 2010 – 11,807 miles
- 2009 – 9,306 miles
- 2008 – 7,224 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Les Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides and Badly Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Heat Shield LooseRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion on All Parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy and Cracking
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to Limit 2mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Boot Area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
24 tests since 6 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,850 miles (+47)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 101,850 miles
- Test number
- 867260044650
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Les Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides and Badly Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Heat Shield Loose
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion on All Parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail101,803 miles (+7,915)1 dangerous7 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,803 miles
- Test number
- 239424995685
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users White Smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))
- MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Very High (1.1.15 (f))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to White Smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Les Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides and Badly Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Heat Shield Loose
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion on All Parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass93,888 miles (+126)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 93,888 miles
- Test number
- 611020700458
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy and Cracking (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to Limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Boot Area (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Discs Corroded and badly Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Heat Shield Loose
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Shocks (5.3.2 (d))
Fail93,762 miles (+8,774)2 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,762 miles
- Test number
- 265163768350
- DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy and Cracking (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to Limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Boot Area (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Discs Corroded and badly Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Heat Shield Loose
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Shocks (5.3.2 (d))
Pass84,988 miles (+275)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 84,988 miles
- Test number
- 613919388518
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail84,713 miles (+9,061)7 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,713 miles
- Test number
- 189518965200
- MajorNearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
- MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure mount corroded away (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass75,652 miles (+8,983)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 75,652 miles
- Test number
- 699813337797
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass66,669 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 66,669 miles
- Test number
- 567761337944
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail66,669 miles (+7,101)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,669 miles
- Test number
- 272572403330
- MajorNearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass59,568 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 59,568 miles
- Test number
- 921705485474
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail59,562 miles (+10,999)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,562 miles
- Test number
- 597901750218
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass48,563 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 48,563 miles
- Test number
- 673273122896
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail48,560 miles (+5,802)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,560 miles
- Test number
- 434572410457
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
Pass42,758 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 42,758 miles
- Test number
- 324218434205
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
Fail42,758 miles (+13,307)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,758 miles
- Test number
- 423235777611
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
Pass29,451 miles (+6,050)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 29,451 miles
- Test number
- 950105594974
- AdvisoryEngine management warning light on
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass23,401 miles (+1,794)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 23,401 miles
- Test number
- 568962186283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,607 miles (+2,519)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 21,607 miles
- Test number
- 995739774284
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass19,088 miles (+2,369)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 19,088 miles
- Test number
- 186133473228
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass16,719 miles (+2,428)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 16,719 miles
- Test number
- 717507572232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,291 miles (+2,484)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 14,291 miles
- Test number
- 376629971437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,807 miles (+2,501)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 11,807 miles
- Test number
- 331556080438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,306 miles (+2,082)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 9,306 miles
- Test number
- 293430489251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,224 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 7,224 miles
- Test number
- 934210588220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C8 RFY
- Does C8 RFY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 RFY is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C8 RFY?
- The MOT on C8 RFY is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C8 RFY done?
- C8 RFY was recorded at 101,850 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 5,467 miles a year.
- Has C8 RFY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C8 RFY has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on C8 RFY ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on C8 RFY find?
- C8 RFY passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear inner position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside rear direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light les cracked; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides and badly lipped, and 3 more.
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